Gilberto and the Wind

Gilberto and the Wind
Author: Marie Hall Ets
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 33
Release: 1978-01-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0140502769

A young boy whose playmate is the wind and finds its many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.

Wind in the Blood

Wind in the Blood
Author: Hernan Garcia
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 321
Release: 1999-10-22
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1556433042

Wind in the Blood is a detailed look at Mayan medicine on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula and its similarities to Chinese traditional medicine. It was originally published in Spanish as a manual for health workers in Mayan areas to bridge the gulf between Western medcal technique and Mayan medical knowledge. Mexican physicians Hernan Garcia, Antonio Sierra, and Hiberto Balam discovered that the similarities between Mayan medicine and traditional Chinese medcine were profound and helpful in their medical work.

Like a Windy Day

Like a Windy Day
Author: Frank Asch
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2008-01-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0152064036

A young girl discovers all the things the wind can do, by playing and dancing along with it.

The Boy and the North Wind: A Tale from Norway

The Boy and the North Wind: A Tale from Norway
Author: Suzanne I. Barchers
Publisher: Red Chair Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2022-08-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1684526574

In Norway, the cold winds blow from the north. But when the wind blows away the flour carried by the baker’s young son, he sets out on a journey to insist it be returned. Themes: perseverance, intelligence.

Winning Ugly

Winning Ugly
Author: Brad Gilbert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2013-05-28
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476715092

The tennis classic from Olympic gold medalist and ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, now featuring a new introduction with tips drawn from the strategies of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, and more, to help you outthink and outplay your toughest opponents. A former Olympic medalist and now one of ESPN’s most respected analysts, Brad Gilbert shares his timeless tricks and tips, including “some real gems” (Tennis magazine) to help both recreational and professional players improve their game. In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis. Written with clarity and wit, this classic combat manual for the tennis court has become the bible of tennis instruction books for countless players worldwide.

Indestructibles: Baby, See the Colors!

Indestructibles: Baby, See the Colors!
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Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Total Pages: 11
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1523506237

The sky is blue—and so are blueberries! Tomatoes are red, just like ladybugs and stop signs! Flowers and giraffes are yellow—school buses, too! See all the colors in a book that’s indestructible! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material Waterproof—can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! Emergent Literacy Tool—bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading Portable—lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel Safe for Baby—meets ASTM safety standards

Nine Days to Christmas

Nine Days to Christmas
Author: Marie Hall Ets
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2017-10-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0486815323

Ceci anxiously awaits her first posada, the special Mexican Christmas party, and the opportunity to select a piñata for it.

The Wind Blew

The Wind Blew
Author: Pat Hutchins
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2012-02-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442454024

A rhymed tale describing the antics of a capricious wind. The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White’s umbrella, Priscilla’s balloon, the twins’ scarves, even the wig on the judge’s head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind! With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, Pat Hutchins takes us on a merry chase that is well worth the effort.

Rattletrap Car

Rattletrap Car
Author: Phyllis Root
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2004-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763620076

Various disasters threaten to stop Poppa and the children from getting to the lake in their rattletrap car, but they manage to come up with an ingenious solution to each problem.

Wind Energy in the 21st Century

Wind Energy in the 21st Century
Author: R. Redlinger
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2016-01-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230524273

Wind energy is the great success story of modern renewable energy. Since the industry's rebirth following the energy crisis of the 1970s, thousands of wind energy projects have been installed around the world. The technology today is competitive with traditional fossil-fuelled electricity generation. Wind Energy in the 21st Century explores the current economic, financial, technical, environmental, competitive, and policy considerations facing the wind energy industry. With discussions of the latest electricity industry trends including deregulation, green markets, and tradable renewable credits, this book is a must-read for energy policymakers, researchers, and energy industry professionals.